An element of suspense comes naturally to writer, Lori Taylor, in her collection of short stories, From The Mundane to The Macabre. Whether her characters find themselves in the midst of a haunting or are being terrorized by a demonic creature, the stories are brought to life by the detailed setting and protagonist responses. Lori draws on her varied experiences visiting a wide range of locations that highlight local legends, historical site with uncanny events, sacred Indian burial grounds, and regional myths to create her imaginative tales. Her stories include situations where characters are reminded of loved ones that have passed away, former homeowners that have died tragically, or evil spirits trying to disrupt and 'intruders' presence. The language in all of the stories creates a colorful and vivid setting for the reader to immerse themselves in the story lines and eerie events. Often the author inserts whimsical interactions between a main character and alien or spirit world creature, lending levity to the plot. Other stories focus on the terror felt by the protagonist. This story collection is diverse and entertaining. Anybody that enjoys suspense and the supernatural will enjoy reading this compilation of spine-chilling tales. ~ Lorena Carlson - Athens, Ohio